Colombo, August 16 (Daily Mirror)- The 78th Independence Day of India was celebrated in different parts of Sri Lanka on Thursday, August 15, 2024. 

The main event in Colombo was held at the India House where High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha hoisted India’s National Flag and inspected the Guard of Honour. 

He also read excerpts of the address by the President of India to the nation on the eve of the 78th Independence Day.

Several cultural events were also organised. 

The Sri Lanka Navy Band provided music while the visiting ICCR troupe from India, led by Ranjith Gogoi, captivated the audience with a soulful Bihu Dance performance.

High Commissioner and Officials of High Commission of India also paid homage at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial to the memory of the Indian soldiers of IPKF who made the supreme sacrifice defending peace and unity of Sri Lanka.

Special events were organized by the Assistant High Commission in Kandy, Consulate General in Jaffna and Consulate General in Hambantota as well on the momentous occasion.

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